CVE-2026-21001
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.12%
Last modified
CVE-2026-21001 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Path traversal in Galaxy Store prior to version 4.6.03.8 allows local attacker to create file with Galaxy Store privilege.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Path traversal in Galaxy Store prior to version 4.6.03.8 allows local attacker to create file with Galaxy Store privilege.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung | Galaxy Store | < 4.6.03.8 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-21001?
Path traversal in Galaxy Store prior to version 4.6.03.8 allows local attacker to create file with Galaxy Store privilege.
How severe is CVE-2026-21001?
CVE-2026-21001 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-21001?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
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